The 26th edition of Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2021 is going to be held in March at its newly built permanent venue -- the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre -- at Purbachal.

The change of venue should spare Dhaka-dwellers from the traffic congestion that used to form around Agargaon during the month-long fair, while maintaining international standard. The date was changed due to the coronavirus pandemic."The fair will be month-long as usual but the date is still to be confirmed. Our Prime Minister will set the exact date soon. Then we will announce tender and send letters to embassies of different countries," he added.

Iftikher Ahmed said around 300 local and international stalls can be set up in the 26-acre venue in Purbachal. "'No mask, no entry' will be enforced at the fair for health safety due to Covid-19.  Most stalls will be installed in two hall rooms but some stalls can be set up in open field too," he said.

The secretary added that they will try to maintain international standard at DITF Purbachal venue to attract more foreign businesses and customers.